Swans Members
I wish to advise of drainage works commencing at Rob Akers Reserve starting Monday the 27/5/2013.
The Areas between the Home Goals and club room continuing around the exterior of the club buildings is to be excavated and re seated with correct drainage to allow the field and surrounding drains to better accommodate inclement weather.
It is expected to take 4 weeks with works between Monday and Friday.
All areas under construction will be fully signed and barricaded. The works should not impact on the oval usage nor club facilities.
Your patience during this construction will be appreciated.
Latest News 2013
Fixtures 25.5.2013
Weekend 25/5/2013 Fixtures
Under 6 - Away Black v Zillmere 9.00, Blue v Aspley 8.30(Graham Rd)
Under 8 - v Sandgate 9.00 am (A)
Under 9 - v Sandgate 10.00 am (A)
Under 10 - v North Lakes 12.00 Mid (A)
Under 11 - v Redcliffe 12.00 Mid (A)
Seniors v Ipswich (A)
Good luck to all teams.
At the Swans
Tony
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Under 6 - Away Black v Zillmere 9.00, Blue v Aspley 8.30(Graham Rd)
Under 8 - v Sandgate 9.00 am (A)
Under 9 - v Sandgate 10.00 am (A)
Under 10 - v North Lakes 12.00 Mid (A)
Under 11 - v Redcliffe 12.00 Mid (A)
Seniors v Ipswich (A)
Good luck to all teams.
At the Swans
Tony
Pine Rivers LEAPS into 2013
Students LEAP into AFL
By Shae Killey
For the last six weeks, smiles have been plastered on the faces of Indigenous kids all over Strathpine and Bray Park State Schools, as students have been given the opportunity to participate in the LEAP (Learning Earning Active Play) Into AFL program.
The LEAP program works with over 100 Indigenous students and works to bridge the gap by providing 15 scholarship opportunities to participants who not only show AFL potential - at school and Pine Rivers Junior AFC - but behave well and attend class.
Brisbane North AFL Development Coordinator James Nelis, co-ordinated LEAP for both schools and noticed considerable improvement in the performance of the Indigenous students throughout.
“Each week we had the same Indigenous mentors go to each school, these mentors really helped get through to the students and have noticed a considerable difference in the way they have applied themselves,” said Nelis.
“The scholarships LEAP offered weren’t 100% performance based, which really helped change the Indigenous students attitudes towards learning.”
At the end of the LEAP program, all participants – as well as players and families from local Auskick, club Auskick and the local community – are invited to the Indigenous Community Day on the 27th of March at Pine Rivers JAFC.
The Community Day will feature a free BBQ, presentation of scholarship winners, a game between LEAP participants from both schools, and will give everybody the opportunity to meet some special guests from the Brisbane lions Football Club
“We have never held an Indigenous Community Day before and it is extremely exciting not only for all the Indigenous participants, but for the Pine Rivers JAFC.
Pine Rivers Juniors will welcome the LEAP participants at the Swans next Wednesday with a BBQ and refreshments for all.
At the Swans
Tony
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By Shae Killey
For the last six weeks, smiles have been plastered on the faces of Indigenous kids all over Strathpine and Bray Park State Schools, as students have been given the opportunity to participate in the LEAP (Learning Earning Active Play) Into AFL program.
The LEAP program works with over 100 Indigenous students and works to bridge the gap by providing 15 scholarship opportunities to participants who not only show AFL potential - at school and Pine Rivers Junior AFC - but behave well and attend class.
Brisbane North AFL Development Coordinator James Nelis, co-ordinated LEAP for both schools and noticed considerable improvement in the performance of the Indigenous students throughout.
“Each week we had the same Indigenous mentors go to each school, these mentors really helped get through to the students and have noticed a considerable difference in the way they have applied themselves,” said Nelis.
“The scholarships LEAP offered weren’t 100% performance based, which really helped change the Indigenous students attitudes towards learning.”
At the end of the LEAP program, all participants – as well as players and families from local Auskick, club Auskick and the local community – are invited to the Indigenous Community Day on the 27th of March at Pine Rivers JAFC.
The Community Day will feature a free BBQ, presentation of scholarship winners, a game between LEAP participants from both schools, and will give everybody the opportunity to meet some special guests from the Brisbane lions Football Club
“We have never held an Indigenous Community Day before and it is extremely exciting not only for all the Indigenous participants, but for the Pine Rivers JAFC.
Pine Rivers Juniors will welcome the LEAP participants at the Swans next Wednesday with a BBQ and refreshments for all.
At the Swans
Tony
Senior Football Pre-Season Training starts at 6pm Tuesday 27th November 2012
Senior Football preseason training starts at 6pm on Tuesday 27th November
and 6pm Thursday 29th November.
This is your chance new or old to the club, to get in shape for the season.
Let see some good numbers from the start. 2 teams. 2 games every week.
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and 6pm Thursday 29th November.
This is your chance new or old to the club, to get in shape for the season.
Let see some good numbers from the start. 2 teams. 2 games every week.
Meet Coach Longy
Senior Football -
As we gear up for the 2013 season Coach Longy has invited all prospective senior players for 2013 to a Thursday night BBQ at the Swans next Thursday the 15 th from 6 pm.
A great opportunity to invite any prospective new players to the Swans to meet the crew and enjoy a coldy.
We are looking at filling 60 shirts in Division 3 for the 2013 season so if you know of any players thinking of having a run invite them along.
Remember Saturday morning running is still on from 7 am, goes for about an hour.
This Saturday any guys that can lend a hand after for an hour or 2 would be appreciated.
At the Swans
Tony
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As we gear up for the 2013 season Coach Longy has invited all prospective senior players for 2013 to a Thursday night BBQ at the Swans next Thursday the 15 th from 6 pm.
A great opportunity to invite any prospective new players to the Swans to meet the crew and enjoy a coldy.
We are looking at filling 60 shirts in Division 3 for the 2013 season so if you know of any players thinking of having a run invite them along.
Remember Saturday morning running is still on from 7 am, goes for about an hour.
This Saturday any guys that can lend a hand after for an hour or 2 would be appreciated.
At the Swans
Tony
2013 Senior Coach Appointed
Pine Rivers Swans have appointed Ben Long as the Head Senior Coach for the 2013 season.
Ben a previous Swans Junior and Player and fresh from Sandgate Division 1 has already kicked off the 2013 season in earnest.
We will be holding a meet the coach evening following the announcement of the 2013 Divisions next week.
There is still the opportunity for expressions of interest in assistant coach and other positions. Please forward your interest to myself or prsafc.secretary@gmail.com.
At the Swans
Tony
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Ben a previous Swans Junior and Player and fresh from Sandgate Division 1 has already kicked off the 2013 season in earnest.
We will be holding a meet the coach evening following the announcement of the 2013 Divisions next week.
There is still the opportunity for expressions of interest in assistant coach and other positions. Please forward your interest to myself or prsafc.secretary@gmail.com.
At the Swans
Tony
2012 AGM
The Pine Rivers Swans 2012 AGM will be held on Thursday the 29 th of November 2012, 7 pm at the Swans club.
All current members are invited to attend. Please pass this invitation on to all Swans members.
Targeted positions for 2013 are now being advertised.
We are seeking nominations for the following positions:
Vice President - Juniors. This position will be responsible for the day to day operation of Junior Football. Training and Game Days. The position will be the contact point for Junior members.
Registrar - This position is responsible for the correct and timely registration of the organisation and members.
Media - This position will be responsible for the maintenance of the Swans media sites. These include Sporting Pulse, Facebook and Local external media.
Function Co Ordinator - This position will be responsible for the co ordination of Swans functions and evenings. These include Miss Swans, Trivia night and club break ups.
General Committee (Multiple Positions, one from each age group/team is desired) - These positions should reflect a cross section of the Swans members. Persons filling these positions will have direct input into Swans club meetings and day to day operations of the Swans Club.
Volunteering can at times be thought of as time consuming and overwhelming. At the Swans the majority of work is very enjoyable and rewarding to see kids and adults alike getting into sport and enjoying Australian Football. As little as an hour a week which most of us spend at training is all that is required to undertake these roles.
Please contact President Tony Aitkin Ph 0450 484 603 for further information.
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All current members are invited to attend. Please pass this invitation on to all Swans members.
Targeted positions for 2013 are now being advertised.
We are seeking nominations for the following positions:
Vice President - Juniors. This position will be responsible for the day to day operation of Junior Football. Training and Game Days. The position will be the contact point for Junior members.
Registrar - This position is responsible for the correct and timely registration of the organisation and members.
Media - This position will be responsible for the maintenance of the Swans media sites. These include Sporting Pulse, Facebook and Local external media.
Function Co Ordinator - This position will be responsible for the co ordination of Swans functions and evenings. These include Miss Swans, Trivia night and club break ups.
General Committee (Multiple Positions, one from each age group/team is desired) - These positions should reflect a cross section of the Swans members. Persons filling these positions will have direct input into Swans club meetings and day to day operations of the Swans Club.
Volunteering can at times be thought of as time consuming and overwhelming. At the Swans the majority of work is very enjoyable and rewarding to see kids and adults alike getting into sport and enjoying Australian Football. As little as an hour a week which most of us spend at training is all that is required to undertake these roles.
Please contact President Tony Aitkin Ph 0450 484 603 for further information.
Senior Positions Vacant
PINE RIVERS SWANS ARE LOOKING FOR COACHES FOR 2013
Pine Rivers Swans AFC – Premiers 2012 are seeking expressions of interest for the following positions for the 2013 season:
• Senior Head Coach
• Reserves Coach
• Reserves Team Manager
• First Aid
• Trainers/Physio
Why join Pine Rivers?
• The best playing surface in North Brisbane.
• A recently renovated Clubhouse and Football Facilities.
• A well formed successful Senior Playing Group.
• Family Orientated Club environment.
• Strong Committee and Volunteer base.
• Join a club on the way up.
People interested in applying for positions are encouraged to phone Pine Rivers Swans AFC President Tony Aitkin Ph 0450 484 603 or Email prsafc.secretary@gmail.com with a brief resume.
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Pine Rivers Swans AFC – Premiers 2012 are seeking expressions of interest for the following positions for the 2013 season:
• Senior Head Coach
• Reserves Coach
• Reserves Team Manager
• First Aid
• Trainers/Physio
Why join Pine Rivers?
• The best playing surface in North Brisbane.
• A recently renovated Clubhouse and Football Facilities.
• A well formed successful Senior Playing Group.
• Family Orientated Club environment.
• Strong Committee and Volunteer base.
• Join a club on the way up.
People interested in applying for positions are encouraged to phone Pine Rivers Swans AFC President Tony Aitkin Ph 0450 484 603 or Email prsafc.secretary@gmail.com with a brief resume.
